Amaroo, Australian Capital Territory

Amaroo (/ˈæməruː/) is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Gungahlin and was gazetted on 18 October 1991. Amaroo means 'a beautiful place' in Nyoongar. Place names in Amaroo such as Shoalhaven Avenue are named after Australian rivers and lakes. Amaroo is adjacent to the suburbs of Ngunnawal, Gungahlin, Moncrieff, Forde, Bonner and Jacka. The suburb is bounded by Mirrabei Drive and Horse Park Drive and Gundaroo Drive. The suburb is located approximately 1 km from the Gungahlin Town Centre and 15 km from the centre of Canberra.

Amaroo
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Amaroo
Coordinates35°10′17″S 149°7′44″E
Population6,129 (SAL 2021)
Established1994
Postcode(s)2914
Elevation638 m (2,093 ft)
Area2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
  • 15 km (9 mi) N of Canberra CBD
  • 31 km (19 mi) NNW of Queanbeyan
  • 87 km (54 mi) SW of Goulburn
  • 284 km (176 mi) SW of Sydney
DistrictGungahlin
Territory electorate(s)Yerrabi
Federal division(s)Fenner
Suburbs around Amaroo:
Jacka Bonner Forde
Moncrieff Amaroo Gungahlin
Ngunnawal Ngunnawal Gungahlin
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